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5 Benefits to a Home Office with a View

According to the Washington Post, 18 percent of all professional jobs were remote at the end of last year. Experts predict that 25 percent of Americans will be working from home by the end of 2022. 1 With 77% of remote workers saying they’re more productive when working from home 2, we wanted to explore the significant elements in today’s home office that contribute to that sentiment. An ergonomic workspace, the right computer peripherals, a strong Wifi network, and the latest in laptop technology isn’t all you need for an exemplary home office. At home, individuals can select their ideal office location, take breaks at their leisure, and create their desired ambiance. What do these elements have in common? The outdoors! Remote workers can more readily have a home office with a view of nature, ample window light, and can more conveniently eat lunch, take a walk, or even work outside. So, let’s take a closer look at the benefits of fusing work with nature.

Bonick Landscaping 5 Benefits to a Home Office with a View

Improved Physical Health

While our bodies can’t produce vitamin D through glass, our friend, the sun can still improve our physical health when our home office setup is near a window. A Cornell University study found that people working near natural light experienced 84% reduction in headaches, eye strain, and blurred vision. Homes typically don’t have tinted windows like many workplaces do, so the natural light is maximized.

Sound Sleep

Speaking of sleep, the sun plays an active role in our circadian rhythms and our sleep cycles. A home office near natural light helps to regulate our sleep-wake cycles and improves the amount and quality of sleep. Having a better night’s sleep automatically helps us to be more alert, which helps to avoid the temptation of a mid-afternoon sofa siesta.

Bonick Landscaping 5 Benefits to a Home Office with a View

Boosts Mental Well-Being

Increased Productivity

Happier people are generally more productive. More sleep, fewer ailments, and reduced stress maximize our concentration so we can operate at peak performance. A Harvard study showed that those working with a window view demonstrated greater work effort and task completion compared to their sans sunlight peers.

Extends Indoor/Outdoor Living

Positioning your home office near a window that overlooks an outstanding outdoor space helps to bring the outdoors inside. Conversely, when our mild Texas weather is optimal, we can utilize that sublime outdoor space for an additional home office. Take Zoom meetings from beneath a shady arbor, host breakfast brainstorming sessions from your outdoor dining room, or balance the books from the pool chaise. We promise you’ll still get paid.

Bonick Landscaping 5 Benefits to a Home Office with a View

Creating Your Ideal Outdoor View

If your home office boasts a less than ideal view, we’d love to assist! Contact us today and we’ll transform your desk view into a dreamy panorama and have you lunching in a lush landscape in no time.

— by Tammy Dalke Vanderkolk